We had another ultrasound yesterday. They are monitoring the size of this baby very closely since Evan was macrosomic (really big). This one is following right in his footsteps. I am 33 weeks, but her head is measuring at 37 weeks and her overall weight and growth at almost 36 weeks. At this point she should be just over 4 pounds, but she is already 5#10oz. Since babies gain at least 1/2 a pound a week for the last 8 weeks... well whe won't be any smaller than 8 pounds when they are able to induce me between 38 and 39 weeks. They'll do another ultrasound at that time to see how big she is. If she's over 9 1/2 pounds, I'll probably opt for a c-section. I pushed with Evan for 2.5 hours, he came out with a vacuum, his shoulders got stuck, and I tore three ways. The risk to the baby is just too high for me to deliver a bigger baby again, and I honestly don't know if a c-section would be worse to heal from than what I went through. I just pray she measures at 8 pounds at 38 weeks. At least she is healthy! It was so cool to see her sucking on her lips and to watch her heart beating away. The sonographer measured her head 3 times because she couldn't believe her head was that big. Todd and I just are good at making big babies I guess!
I'm still feeling pretty good. The contractions are annoying and my back hurts a lot, but I can handle the end after getting through the beginning. Todd and I already don't get much sleep with my tossing and turning and frequent trips to the bathroom (my favorite room in the house, ha!).
This is what Madilyn's side of the room looks like:
I had this blanket custom-made for her:
This is Evan's side of the room with his name and shelf:
4 comments:
So cute, I love the name Madilyn. We are having an Alora. Will you be using the nickname Maddie? I hear that a lot and think it is cute. Our baby is measuring 4lbs 2oz. We are about 32 weeks but she was measuring a week bigger. Good thing because I am in the hospital with pre-eclampsia and will proably have her soon. Randon was 4lbs 14 oz at almost 37 weeks so we have the opposite problem! I am just glad this one is growing better for us. best of luck to you, if you have a c-section, I can relate, this will be my second so no labor for me. trust me I have had labor all day then a section, going for a section is better than having BOTH!
That room is SOOOO dang cute!! Good job mom!! I love the names - did you make them??
Hey Guys! Wow the bedroom looks cute. Edwards is just plain white walls.. :) Hopefully Madilyn slows down that crazy growth spurt just a little!
I am glad things are going a little better for you and you are feeling a little better. I bet you are getting so excited for your little one to be here. The room looks great too!!
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